Editing Cosmetics (section)

== Ingredients ==
{{Main|Ingredients of cosmetics}}
A variety of [[organic compound]]s and [[inorganic compound]]s comprise typical cosmetics. Typical organic compounds are modified natural oils and fats, as well as a variety of petrochemically derived agents. Inorganic compounds are processed minerals such as [[iron oxide]]s, [[talc]], and [[zinc oxide]]. The oxides of zinc and iron are classified as [[pigment]]s, i.e., colorants that have no solubility in solvents. Cosmetic companies have become more transparent in the ingredients of their products because consumers are interested in the formula of their products.<ref name="Biron-2019">{{Cite web |last=Biron |first=Bethany |title=Beauty has blown up to be a $532 billion industry – and analysts say that these 4 trends will make it even bigger |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/beauty-multibillion-industry-trends-future-2019-7 |access-date=2022-06-20 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-06-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620034418/https://www.businessinsider.com/beauty-multibillion-industry-trends-future-2019-7 |url-status=live }}</ref> The rise of "clean cosmetics" movement has led to more examination of ingredients in cosmetics from consumers. As a result of concerns about potential health risks associated with certain ingredients found in cosmetics, many brands have begun to formulate new products without these ingredients. This had started to lead to a new movement of "clean cosmetics."<ref>{{Cite web |last1=MD |first1=Molly Wanner |last2=MSHS |first2=Neera Nathan, MD |date=2019-03-04 |title=Clean cosmetics: The science behind the trend |url=https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/clean-cosmetics-the-science-behind-the-trend-2019030416066 |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Harvard Health |language=en}}</ref> Studies have shown that women of color are disproportionally exposed to harmful ingredients in cosmetics because certain beauty products are marketed towards women of color, and these products with harmful ingredients tend to be used more often in their community. <ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Zota |first1=Ami R. |last2=Shamasunder |first2=Bhavna |date=October 2017 |title=The environmental injustice of beauty: framing chemical exposures from beauty products as a health disparities concern |journal=American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |volume=217 |issue=4 |pages=418.e1–418.e6 |doi=10.1016/j.ajog.2017.07.020 |issn=1097-6868 |pmc=5614862 |pmid=28822238}}</ref> 

=== Natural ===
{{See also|Organic movement|Maker culture}}
Handmade and [[Organic certification|certified organic]] products are becoming more mainstream due to consumer concerns that certain chemicals in some [[skincare]] products may be harmful if absorbed through the skin. The [[Food and Drug Administration|FDA]], which regulates the US cosmetic industry, says, "FDA has not defined the term “natural” and has not established a regulatory definition for this term in cosmetic labeling."<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Nutrition |first=Center for Food Safety and Applied |date=2022-03-04 |title=Small Businesses & Homemade Cosmetics: Fact Sheet |url=https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resources-industry-cosmetics/small-businesses-homemade-cosmetics-fact-sheet |journal=FDA |language=en |access-date=2023-02-27 |archive-date=2023-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311235935/https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/resources-industry-cosmetics/small-businesses-homemade-cosmetics-fact-sheet |url-status=live }}</ref>  It goes on to warn consumers, "choosing ingredients from sources you consider “organic” or “natural” is no guarantee that they are safe."

=== Mineral ===
The term "mineral makeup" applies to a category of face makeup, including foundation, eye shadow, blush, and bronzer, made with loose, dry mineral powders. These powders are often mixed with oil-water [[emulsion]]s. Lipsticks, liquid foundations, and other liquid cosmetics, as well as compressed makeups such as eye shadow and blush in compacts, are often called mineral makeup if they have the same primary ingredients as dry mineral makeups. Liquid makeups must contain preservatives, and compressed makeups must contain binders, which dry mineral makeups do not. Mineral makeup usually does not contain synthetic fragrances, preservatives, parabens, mineral oil, or chemical dyes. For this reason, dermatologists may consider mineral makeup to be gentler on the skin than makeup that contains those ingredients.<ref name="The Lowdown on Mineral Makeup">{{cite web | url=https://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/the-lowdown-on-mineral-makeup#2 | title=The Lowdown on Mineral Makeup | website=WebMD | access-date=29 October 2018 | page=2 | archive-date=16 November 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116025230/https://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/the-lowdown-on-mineral-makeup#2 | url-status=live }}</ref> Some minerals are nacreous or pearlescent, giving the skin a shining or sparking appearance. One example is [[bismuth oxychloride]].<ref name=Ullmann /> There are various mineral-based makeup brands, including Bare Minerals, [[Tarte Cosmetics|Tarte]], [[Bobbi Brown]], and [[Stila]].